# The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997, Regulation 44: Periodically unattended machinery spaces Requirements for ships constructed on or after 1st May 1981

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Every ship with machinery spaces containing machinery used or essential for propulsion and intended to be periodically unattended under any sailing condition, including manoeuvring, shall comply with the provisions of Schedule 9 in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1509/regulation/44 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-cargo-ship-construction-regulations-1997/regulation-44
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